Visualizing the Micro-World: Innovations in Microscopy Devices
Microscopy has evolved from simple light-refraction tools to advanced digital and electron-based imaging systems.
Major Modalities
Optical (Light) Microscopy: Utilizing visible light and lenses. Recent "Super-resolution" techniques have bypassed the diffraction limit of light.
Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM): Uses electron beams to achieve nanometer-scale resolution, essential for observing viruses or cellular organelles.
Fluorescence Microscopy: Uses fluorophores to highlight specific proteins or structures within a cell, allowing for live-cell imaging.
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